Answer: Early in the fourth quarter of the Newark game (a district semifinal loss), I collided
with a girl. I said to myself, “Oh, I broke my pinkie.” I stayed in there. It was a huge game and I
had a lot of adrenaline going. I wasn’t coming out. It actually was my right metacarpal. It hurt
when I went down. I’m right-handed, but I was able to dribble. The cast is going to be on for four
weeks. Then it will go down to a splint.

Q: Is it causing you problems in class?

A: Writing is difficult. Luckily, I can type better with my iPad. My teachers are cutting me
some slack, especially my calculus teacher, Mrs. (Jill) Pina. She has been writing down some
problems and getting me some help.

Q: When did you find out about the fracture?

A: It was swollen Thursday night and Friday, and I went to the emergency room and got X-rays on
Saturday. This has put a damper on my lacrosse season. We’re practicing already. The good thing is
I can run. I’m hoping I’m a quick healer. I should be OK for the start of the season.

Q: But there is lots of tape, ice, work and sweat.

A: I think that’s exciting.

Q: What have you been involved in at DeSales?

A: I’ve been an ambassador for incoming students, in peer ministry and a counselor for retreats.
I’m a Eucharistic minister at Masses.

Q: Why Ohio State?

A: This is a great college in my backyard with one of the best athletic training programs in the
country. It is cost-convenient — I’m paying by myself. I saw how everyone was striving for
excellence at Ohio State. I did not visit any other schools. I was set. I’m the youngest of five,
so I’ve watched them go to college. My two brothers went to Dayton.

Q: Why will you be majoring in athletic training?

A: I’ve always been interested in the medical field and I’ve always been involved in sports. My
mom, Cathy, is a nurse at Riverside Hospital.

Q: Can you tell us about your siblings?

A: Dan is 28, married and just had his first child. Beth is 27. Peter is 26 and living in
Florida. He works for EA Sports. Kate is 22 and a senior at Ohio State.

Q: What was it like being so much younger?

A: I learned first-hand from their mistakes (laughing). They always looked out for me. I wish
they were around more.

Q: Did you get a lot of hand-me-downs?

A: I actually got Peter’s varsity jacket. I just took his name and awards off and put mine on.
Varsity jackets are expensive. It’s a little big, but it has been just fine. I’m going to hold on
to this for a while. I didn’t start wearing it until my junior year because it is so hard to letter
at DeSales.

Q: One award will be for winning the Central Catholic League championship, right?

A: Yes. I would lay in bed during summer thinking about winning the CCL. That just stays in your
mind — win the CCL. The season is such a grind. There are bragging rights that come with it. We
lost only two conference games. We got a piece of the championship last season, too. I think we’re
going to get a plaque. It was a sweet bus ride home every time we won a conference game.

Q: Is lacrosse the same way?

A: Oh, yes. Sports are so much passion. I’m always optimistic on the field or court. I try to be
a leader.

Q: Have you had any lacrosse injuries?

A: No. But against Watterson in basketball last season — every time we play them it’s huge, a
rivalry — I broke my nose and it was bleeding everywhere. They shoved some tissue in there and I
went back in. We won. I never got my nose fixed. I have this bump there. I was so proud. I was
driving the lane and got hit.

Q: Do you have a nickname?

A: Mag Swag (for Maggie with swagger). We were in practice one time — they usually are pretty
serious and intense — but this time we were just laughing and goofing around. I got Mag Swag.

Q: Do you envision yourself working at DeSales?

A: That’s my first goal. I love this place so much even though I’m excited to graduate. I will
miss this place.